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American snapshot: Hollenbeck Park

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Photo courtesy of Steve SaldivarIt used to be a common sight, people reading newspapers in the park. It isn't so much anymore, but this reader on a recent Saturday embodies the research: Latinos remain more loyal to print media than their non-Latino American counterparts, one of the reasons why Spanish-language media has fared better overall than English-language outlets in the media industry downturn.

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In Southern California, generations of immigrants are creating an evolving definition of "American." Multi-American is your source for news, conversation and insight on this emerging regional and national identity.